14/01/2015

Investigation Launches Into Body Found In Co Louth

An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a man's body at a house in Dunleer, Co Louth.

It is understood the body was found at the rear of the house by one of the house's occupants at about 9am on Tuesday morning.

Garda said that the body is that of a 27-year-old male.

A post-mortem is due to be carried out Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda.

It is understood the outcome of the post-mortem will determine the next stage of the investigation, garda said.

(MH/CD)

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